Position Title: Branch Manager

Location: Clarksville, TN

A trusted leader in commercial and industrial electrical services across Kentucky and Tennessee is hiring a dynamic Branch Manager to lead its Clarksville, TN office. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to turn operational excellence into long-term business growth, we want to talk to you.

Headquartered in Russellville, KY, the company specializes in ongoing electrical maintenance and complex installations—ranging from routine service to high-voltage systems—for industrial plants and commercial facilities. The team takes pride in safety, precision, and professionalism.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and mentor a team of 30+ project managers, electricians, estimators, and admin staff.
- Set clear goals, hold your team accountable, and create a culture of performance and safety.
- Promote growth through coaching, recognition, and continuous improvement.

Operations Management

- Oversee all branch functions, from job scheduling to resource allocation.
- Ensure every project meets quality standards, timelines, and compliance.
- Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening day-to-day.

Talent & People Strategy

- Own recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for your branch.
- Drive employee engagement and handle performance evaluations and development plans.
- Create a workplace where people want to stay and grow.

Financial Oversight

- Develop and manage the branch’s budget, forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Monitor job costing, productivity, and profitability.
- Drive revenue growth through operational efficiencies and new opportunities

Client & Community Relations

- Act as the face of the company in the Clarksville area
- Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners
- Collaborate with leadership at headquarters and other regional branches.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

- Proven experience managing 15+ team members in a construction, industrial, or service-based field.
- Strong operational and financial management skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to thrive in a high-responsibility, multi-tasking role.

Preferred:

- Experience in electrical contracting, commercial, or industrial construction.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial project workflows and client expectations.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or related field.

Why This Opportunity?

- Be part of a respected, family-owned organization with 40+ years of success.
- Lead a high-impact team with autonomy and support.
- Influence the future of a growing, profitable branch.
- Make your mark in the commercial and industrial space with a company that invests in people.

Bonus: Up to 15–20% of base (performance-based)
Vehicle: Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays

JOB COMPETENCIES:

Attention to Detail: Follows established guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy; gets work right despite pressing deadlines; concentrates on routine work details and organizes and maintains a system of records; is alert and aware of surroundings and carefully monitors technical equipment or processes.

Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed; takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes obstacles.

Communication Skills: Presents ideas, concepts, and information effectively and clearly through the spoken and written word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various audiences; responds effectively to questions; prepares clear, concise, and effective written communications; displays strong grammatical, spelling, composition, and proof-reading skills.

Customer Focused: Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the organization’s internal and external customers; delivers a high level of customer service; searches continually for ways to increase employee and customer satisfaction (i.e., customer feedback).

Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.

Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a “can-do” attitude.

Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.

Relationship Management: Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.

Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports team’s decisions; contributes to the team’s efforts.

Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.